Why Do Organizations Need Consultants?

  • They’re specialized
  • Can bring new ideas
  • Contract work is scalable
  • Can supplement the staff
  • They may be hired to teach
  • They have the right expertise
  • They focus on the job at hand
  • Can act as a catalyst for change
  • Flexible for project-specific work
  • Provides much-needed objectivity
  • May be hired to identify problems
  • Provide different and fresh perspective
  • Access to new knowledge and best practice
  • They usually work for short periods of time
  • No taxes, benefits or human resource issues
  • May by be hired to make the difficult decisions
  • A consultant may be hired to create a new business.